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Residents across West Northamptonshire are being urged to take extra care as an amber heat health alert and extreme heat warning come into force this week.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being invited to share their experiences of the Integrated Community Equipment Service (ICES), which supports people of all ages to live safely and independently at home.

Children and families in West Northamptonshire will benefit from earlier help, better access to support and stronger local services under a new Best Start in Life Plan, aimed at giving every child the best possible start and helping them thrive.

West Northamptonshire Council has written to the Secretary of State for Transport urging the Government to include Northampton in the passenger service plans for East West Rail.

HM Lord-Lieutenant of Northamptonshire, James Saunders-Watson, is encouraging residents to nominate people making a difference within their communities for future King’s Honours.

Residents in recovery from alcohol and drug use were supported to improve their health and wellbeing at a recent event held at Inspire in Northampton. Inspire is the alcohol and drug service for adults and young people across West Northamptonshire.

A recent operation saw illegal tobacco and vape products seized by West Northamptonshire’s Trading Standards Team from shops in Northampton and Daventry.

Residents, service users, families, carers and staff across West Northamptonshire are being invited to have their say on the future of a number of council-run adult social care services, including provision for younger adults and people with more complex needs.

Residents across West Northamptonshire are being encouraged to download the Council’s newly revamped mobile app, which makes it quicker and simpler to access a wide range of local services.

West Northamptonshire Council is set to step up enforcement of three existing bus lane restrictions to help keep public transport moving and improve safety for all road users.

Students moving out of rented accommodation ahead of the summer holidays are being offered advice to help them dispose of unwanted items safely and responsibly.West Northamptonshire Council is reminding both students and landlords of their responsibilities, as part of efforts to help keep neighbourh...

West Northamptonshire Council is supporting those who need it most to make energy-saving improvements and is urging local residents to see if they could be eligible to benefit from the Warm Homes: Local Grant scheme too.

Plans to strengthen protection for the Upper Nene Valley Gravel Pits Special Protection Area (SPA) is being considered by councillors this month.

Northamptonshire Adult Learning Service has been recognised for delivering high-quality, inclusive education that strongly supports some of the most vulnerable learners in the community, following a recent Ofsted inspection.

West Northamptonshire Council has approved three new plans to improve how people travel across the area, making it easier to walk, cycle and use public transport.

Dozens of new affordable homes are set to be delivered in West Northants after West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) agreed plans to acquire 47 properties at the Malabar development in Daventry.

Strong public support for limiting smartphone use during the school day was highlighted as Cabinet met on 9 June to consider the next steps following a consultation involving residents, parents, pupils and school staff across West Northamptonshire.

Meet your local emergency service personnel as they demonstrate what they do to keep Northamptonshire safe at this year’s Community Open Day.

West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) will continue to review the way it forecasts spend against major capital projects that invest in and improve infrastructure and facilities for local communities.

A brand-new, state-of-the-art soft play opened at Daventry Leisure Centre on Saturday, June 6.